Lardizabala

Lardizabala is a genus of flowering plants of 1-2 species of evergreen lianas, native to temperate forests of central and southern Chile. It comprises Lardizabala biternata, known as Voqui cógüil, Voqui coille, Cogüilera, Coiye, Coille, in Chile; which is grown for its edible fruits (cógüiles) and ornamental flowers.

Davallia

Davallia is a genus of about 40 species of ferns in the family Davalliaceae. They are epiphytic ferns, with fronds arising from long aerial rhizomes which grow on and over thick bark on trees or on rock crevices.

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Echinocactus

Echinocactus is a genus of large barrel-shaped cacti, usually with large spines and small flowers. The generic name derives from the Ancient Greek echino- "spiny" and cactus. Other types of Barrel Cactus are assigned to genus... more >>>

Oenothera - evening primrose

Oenothera is a genus of about 125 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to North and South America. It is the type genus of the family Onagraceae. Common names include evening primrose, suncups, and... more >>>

Olneya tesota

Olneya tesota is a perennial flowering tree of the Fabaceae family, legumes (peas, beans, etc), which is commonly known as Ironwood or Desert Ironwood. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Olneya. This tree is part of the western... more >>>

Vernonia

Vernonia is a genus of about 1000 species of forbs and shrubs in the family Asteraceae. Some species are sometimes known as ironweeds. Some species are edible and of economic value. They are known for having intense purple flowers. The genus... more >>>